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Geoffsomer
So I’ve had my California for 3 years and resisted doing any notable modifications because I didn’t want to ever affect the resale value. However, I think I’ve just enhanced it greatly and wish I’d done these ages ago. These are now a selling point rather
The two simple modifications are very well described on this forum.
Mod 1 - remove the 2 x stoppers from the rear seat rails that prevent it going fully forward and backwards. You’ve got to do this one before doing Mod 2. So easy to remove, all that is needed is a flat head screwdriver, torch and a bit of fiddling. Well described elsewhere on the forum. The back one I just slide fully to the rear and tightened it up again. Now there is no big clunk when you move the seat forward, and it means you can carry big items in the back of ever needed. Took about 20 minutes.
Mod 2 - remove the rear seat headrests. For 3 years I didn’t consider putting these up and down a hassle, but using the back area for storage was a pain with them always in the way. As I’m keeping the van for many more years I just decided to remove them. I should have done it 3 years ago. Honestly the extra room you get in the back and the ease of making up the bed, really makes this a joy to have completed. The headrests can always be slid in again if ever needed. There are a number of threads that tell you how to do it and it only took me about 10 minutes. I added a couple of little grommets to complete the look.
If you’ve given this some thought, just to go ahead and do it. Best 2 modifications possible
![95FE16E8-7C2F-46CF-AEAD-0BA453C4374A.jpeg 95FE16E8-7C2F-46CF-AEAD-0BA453C4374A.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/69/69130-5bb389fa7c7ee7183c73a09ac2720667.jpg)
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The two simple modifications are very well described on this forum.
Mod 1 - remove the 2 x stoppers from the rear seat rails that prevent it going fully forward and backwards. You’ve got to do this one before doing Mod 2. So easy to remove, all that is needed is a flat head screwdriver, torch and a bit of fiddling. Well described elsewhere on the forum. The back one I just slide fully to the rear and tightened it up again. Now there is no big clunk when you move the seat forward, and it means you can carry big items in the back of ever needed. Took about 20 minutes.
Mod 2 - remove the rear seat headrests. For 3 years I didn’t consider putting these up and down a hassle, but using the back area for storage was a pain with them always in the way. As I’m keeping the van for many more years I just decided to remove them. I should have done it 3 years ago. Honestly the extra room you get in the back and the ease of making up the bed, really makes this a joy to have completed. The headrests can always be slid in again if ever needed. There are a number of threads that tell you how to do it and it only took me about 10 minutes. I added a couple of little grommets to complete the look.
If you’ve given this some thought, just to go ahead and do it. Best 2 modifications possible
![95FE16E8-7C2F-46CF-AEAD-0BA453C4374A.jpeg 95FE16E8-7C2F-46CF-AEAD-0BA453C4374A.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/69/69130-5bb389fa7c7ee7183c73a09ac2720667.jpg)
![19AF6B85-2F48-4CD1-B8C8-F6BAD3E09C0B.jpeg 19AF6B85-2F48-4CD1-B8C8-F6BAD3E09C0B.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/69/69131-29fcd0cbd3cb9ddac6a09c5f64e13dcd.jpg)
![51546C37-7901-4EE5-86F7-7C2B10418484.jpeg 51546C37-7901-4EE5-86F7-7C2B10418484.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/69/69132-4d0234d076c849e68ff9e69f20a9a252.jpg)